RAJKOT: A 30-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for murdering his wife and burying her body on the outskirts Dadali village in Vichiya taluka of Rajkot district in May. The incident came to light after the deceased woman's family sat on dharna at the mamlatdar's office demanding the arrest of the accused Rajesh Orakhiya.
Police said that Rajesh strangled his wife Ranjan, who was suffering from AIDS, as he was having an affair with his sister-in-law and wanted to marry her. According to police, Rajesh had married Ranjan six years ago and they have a son. Last year Ranjan was diagnosed with AIDS. Thereafter, Rajesh developed a relationship with Ranjan's younger sister Indu. Rajesh and Indu had eloped nine months ago. When they returned, Ranjan went to live with her parents.
